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BX04 YCT

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,449 mi
Last recorded92,449 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YCT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,449 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,961 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,951 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,167 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 63,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,350 miles

front tyres inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,248 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

damage to o/s/f bumper/scuff on n/s/r door noted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

damage to o/s/f bumper/scuff on n/s/r door noted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,839 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,683 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 37,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 12,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BX04 YCT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 YCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 YCT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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